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Microsoft Software Engineer Interview Questions
Behavioral questions for Microsoft SWE interviews 2025. Covers growth mindset, Create Clarity, Generate Energy, and Deliver Success leadership principles.
Walk me through how you would approach solving a problem you have never encountered before.
What tools, technologies, or methods do you use to stay organized and productive?
Tell me about a time you had to explain something technical to a non-technical audience.
Describe a technical concept from your field that you find particularly interesting. Why?
Tell me about a successful team project you contributed to. What was your role?
Tell me about a project that did not go as planned. How did you adjust?
Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a major change at work.
Describe a situation where your team faced a tight deadline. How did you collaborate to meet it?
Give an example of a time when you helped a struggling team member. What did you do?
Tell me about a time you took the lead on a difficult project. What approach did you take?
Tell me about a time you had to make an unpopular decision. How did you handle it?
Describe how you handled a situation where priorities shifted unexpectedly.
Describe a time when you had to work with someone whose work style was very different from yours. How did you handle it?
Give an example of a time you had to learn something new quickly to complete a task.
Give an example of how you have developed or mentored someone on your team.
Describe a situation where you had to motivate others who were resistant to change.
Tell me about a time you changed your mind after receiving new information. How did you handle being wrong?
Describe a situation where you helped a teammate grow or develop a new skill.
How do you approach learning something completely new in your role?